“In the kindergartens and schools in the state of Lower Austria, the Easter traditionally has a fixed place in the annual circle,” emphasize Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Bildungs and Familienstandesrätin Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister. Because by handicrafts together, telling stories, singing spring songs and looking for Easter esters, children are brought closer to the meaning and symbolism of the festival. The focus is not only on creativity and fun, but also the imparting of important social and cultural values.
“When maintaining the Easter traditions in our schools and kindergartens, children come together, regardless of origin or belief. In doing so, values such as gratitude, hope and solidarity are conveyed – values that form the foundation of our respectful coexistence. Mikl-Leitner.
Together with the educational councilor, she refers to a new university course of the educators as a cultural heritage ambassador. The course starts for the first time in autumn 2025. Teachers are enabled to convey traditions and customs. “The Easter traditions are part of our cultural heritage and our identity as a Christian-shaped country. Therefore, the mediation of these traditions is a significant contribution to social cohesion and integration,” explains the governor.
State Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister underlines: “In Lower Austria we attach great importance to protecting and maintaining our cultural heritage. The kindergartens and schools have a key role in this way so that future generations also know and appreciate their roots. Because our customs give our children and are an expression of our history and culture.”
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